There is an artifact that used to be on display/that my family donated. Can I look at it?

The museum is not able to accommodate those types of requests. Once an artifact is removed from display or added to the collection, it is carefully packed in archival safe acid-free boxes, and is stored in our climate-controlled storage spaces on the museum campus. The primary concern for the museum staff is the ongoing preservation of artifacts and the historic house for future generations, followed by new exhibit development and school outreach/tour planning. We can assist researchers working on Artesia-related projects, but we cannot act as personal tour guides for people who simply wish to look at individual artifacts not presently on display.

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1. How can I get copies of Museum photographs?
2. I need research assistance or some historical information--what do I do?
3. I'm visiting and would like to see specific objects in the Museum's collection--how do I arrange this?
4. I want an appraisal or to know how much my antique is worth--can you help me?
5. Are you interested in buying my antique?
6. I would like access to your film/oral history/microfilm collections--how do I arrange this?
7. There is an artifact that used to be on display/that my family donated. Can I look at it?
8. I want the Museum to provide an off-site display/exhibit--how do I arrange this?
9. Is there a published history of Artesia available?
10. I want to nominate someone for your Living Treasures award. How do I do this?
11. Are Sallie Chisum's diary transcriptions available for purchase?